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one who works with opposing sides in order to bring about an agreement
if you two cannot resolve this argument on your own, we'll have to bring in a mediator
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Recent Examples of mediator
The union noted that the mediator would not have authority to compel either side to agree to specific terms, but is instead acting as a neutral party that tries to help the sides find common ground.
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Kate Gibson, CBS News, 17 Sep. 2024
The strike could last a while Negotiations between Boeing, the union and federal mediators are expected to resume early this week.
—Chris Isidore, CNN, 16 Sep. 2024
What to watch: Qatari and Egyptian mediators are expected to meet with Hamas officials in the coming days to discuss the new plan and the path forward.
—Barak Ravid, Axios, 29 Oct. 2024
One fundamental challenge for many organizations is that decision-making around conflict and the skills to manage or resolve disputes informally are often limited to a few people—HR teams or specialists, and in some cases, in-house mediators and conflict coaches.
—Anna Shields, Forbes, 24 Oct. 2024
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Kate Gibson, CBS News, 17 Sep. 2024
The strike could last a while Negotiations between Boeing, the union and federal mediators are expected to resume early this week.
—Chris Isidore, CNN, 16 Sep. 2024
What to watch: Qatari and Egyptian mediators are expected to meet with Hamas officials in the coming days to discuss the new plan and the path forward.
—Barak Ravid, Axios, 29 Oct. 2024
One fundamental challenge for many organizations is that decision-making around conflict and the skills to manage or resolve disputes informally are often limited to a few people—HR teams or specialists, and in some cases, in-house mediators and conflict coaches.
—Anna Shields, Forbes, 24 Oct. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for mediator
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Building on Bitcoin's foundation, platforms such as Ethereum enable users to create financial services without intermediaries through smart contracts, while Solana stands out for its speed and low transaction costs.Roomy Khan, Forbes, 28 Oct. 2024
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Pharmacy benefit managers, known as PBMs, manage prescription drug plans for health insurance programs, including Medicare, and serve as intermediaries with pharmacies, employers and drugmakers.Alain Sherter, CBS News, 20 Sep. 2024
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None would be seen dead helping Bibi Netanyahu in the current climate but if the incentive is to replace Iran as hegemon, and parade as peacemakers, especially after an extended period of civil war, then the outlook might change.Melik Kaylan, Forbes, 25 Sep. 2024
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Things do not end well for the peacemakers around these parts.Brian Grubb, Vulture, 7 July 2024
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Aircraft company CEOs, jet-card executives, aviation attorneys, aircraft brokers, and private equity reps examined different sectors of the industry during three days of interviews and panel discussions.Michael Verdon, Robb Report, 21 Nov. 2024
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Mark Littler is an independent whisky consultant and broker, known for his in-depth analysis of market trends, historical insights, and the collectable nature of whisky.Mark Littler, Forbes, 20 Nov. 2024
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The series centers Wyler, who is described as having decades of diplomatic experience around the world, particularly in the Middle East, owing in part to her husband Hal (Rufus Sewell) serving as the American ambassador to Lebanon.Roxana Hadadi, Vulture, 13 Nov. 2024
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Trump’s first Cabinet pick was Rep. Elise Stefanik of New York, to serve as ambassador to the United Nations.Elizabeth Robinson, NBC News, 12 Nov. 2024
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The program also lost some key executives, including its primary liaison with the FAA and its founding leader.Annie Palmer, CNBC, 5 Nov. 2024
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The ceremony honored five members of the Arizona National Guard, the tribal liaison from the Arizona Department of Emergency and Military Affairs, and several Havasupai tribal members.Skylar Heisey, The Arizona Republic, 22 Oct. 2024
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These middlemen interact with insurance companies and drug manufacturers, but there is little publicly available data about their role in drug pricing.Dr. Sejal Parekh, ABC News, 29 Oct. 2024
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Stuck In The Middle In this way, healthcare’s most entrenched middlemen are unlike the disruptive go-betweens of other industries.Robert Pearl, Forbes, 28 Oct. 2024
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The filing also notes that the company continues to manage interest rate risk through its asset and liability committee and maintains a capital conservation buffer in accordance with Basel III requirements.Quartz Bot, Quartz, 14 Nov. 2024
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There are potential buffers, though, to the damage a strike could cause.Jeff Cox, CNBC, 1 Oct. 2024
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Lee’s attorney did not respond to a request for comment, and a call to a number listed for Lee was not returned.Bracey Harris, NBC News, 14 Nov. 2024
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The former city attorney proceeded to send an email to the entire council reminding them of the prohibition.Grace Hase, The Mercury News, 13 Nov. 2024
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“Mediator.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/mediator. Accessed 28 Nov. 2024.
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